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Where is Stars of Knowledge International School located, and what age range does it serve?
Stars of Knowledge is in the Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It serves students aged 3 to 11 and operates as an international day school.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is currently a Candidate School pursuing IB World School authorization.
Is Stars of Knowledge a boarding school or a day school?
It is a day school with an extended day option and year‑round camps; boarding facilities are not advertised.
What are the annual tuition fees by grade?
KG1–KG3 cost SAR 55,000 per year; Grades 1–5 cost SAR 68,000; Grades 6–9 cost SAR 74,000; Grades 10–11 cost SAR 78,000; and Grade 12 costs SAR 80,000 per year.
What is included in the tuition, and what costs are extra?
Tuition includes all necessary books for the school year. Uniforms are not included and must be purchased separately from the front desk.
How do admissions and payments work?
Enrollment begins with an online registration form and a downloadable list of required documents. There is no publicly listed numeric application/registration fee. Payments can be made through third‑party providers via the accounts portal (e.g., Tamara, Amwal, Baseta/Jeel Pay).
What is the scope of the IB‑focused academics at Stars of Knowledge?
The school follows the IB Primary Years Programme as a Candidate School, with IB Unit Days and a Centers program to foster inquiry, collaboration, and global mindedness.
Is there a bilingual Arabic‑English component, and how does the Arabic STEM program relate to the English curriculum?
Yes, there is bilingual teaching. The Arabic STEM program mirrors the English curriculum and delivers STEM in Arabic while English is used for English‑language subjects.
What are some example academic activities students participate in?
Students engage in Centers, IB Unit Days, and field trips; there is a chess program with expert coaches and a music program that teaches fundamentals of music.
What facilities or programs stand out at the school?
A standout feature is the chess program with expert coaches (which earned a FIDE gold medal). The school also offers an Arabic STEM program aligned with the English curriculum, a music program, and hands‑on learning through Centers and IB Unit Days.
Are there sports facilities or labs listed?
Public materials do not list specific sports facilities or academic labs. The emphasis is on chess, centers, IB Unit Days, field trips, and the extended day program.
What other campus features are highlighted?
Highlights include hands‑on learning through Centers, IB Unit Days, field trips, and an extended day program plus year‑round camps.
What extracurricular activities exist beyond class time?
Beyond class time, students can participate in the chess program, a music program, and various trips that enhance experiential learning.
How does the school support inquiry and collaboration?
Inquiry and collaboration are fostered through IB Unit Days, the rotating Centers program, and collaborative, project‑based activities within STEM and other subjects.
Are there leadership or community service opportunities?
Leadership and formal community service programs aren't documented in the publicly available information.
What language support is available for English learners?
English is the primary language of instruction for most subjects, and ELL support is provided for students below grade level, with guided reading classes and targeted support from KG to G5.
How does the school support social and emotional development?
The school emphasizes social‑emotional growth within a safe, inclusive, and collaborative community, supporting students as they develop confidence and interact with diverse perspectives.
What about safeguarding practices?
Specific safeguarding policy details aren't listed publicly in the provided information.
What is the dress code like, and are uniforms required?
Uniforms are required and must be purchased separately from the front desk; they are not included in tuition.
Is the school a boarding school or does it have a house system?
The school is a day school; there is no information published about a house system.
